Houston to New Century (IAH–JCI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Houston to New Century
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
612 mi 24 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between IAH and JCI, connecting options are available through 24 hubs.

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAH to JCI.
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One-Stop Connections
24
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
65
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach New Century from Houston

Nearby airports with service to New Century AirCenter Airport.
Metric IAH→JCI HOU→JCI AUS→JCI
Distance from IAH 24 mi 140 mi
Nonstop airlines 0 3 2
Weekly flights 0 1
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of IAH with service to New Century AirCenter Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Century is 0 hours the same as Houston.
IAH: CDT · JCI: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 6:00 PM in New Century.
Distance & Flight Time
612 mi / 985 km
Getting to IAH

IAH has no direct rail link to downtown Houston. The IAH Express bus runs from Houston Amtrak/Greyhound station via Park & Ride to Terminal C (60–90 min, $1.25 with METRO Q card). This is the only transit option; Houston's rail network does not reach the airport.Taxis from downtown Houston cost $50–70 and take 40–60 minutes. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) are typically $35–55. IAH sits 23 miles north of downtown on the North Freeway (I-45); traffic is heavy during morning and evening rush. Remote economy parking lots serve all terminals via shuttle.

IAH–JCI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to New Century route.
Route details
Distance612 mi / 985 km
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections24 hubs
Origin: IAH
IATA / ICAOIAH / KIAH
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr46.7M
Elevation97 ft / 30 m
Destination: JCI
IATA / ICAOJCI / KIXD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Elevation1,087 ft / 331 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAH to JCI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through OKC, SUS, DAL, AUS, TUL, MKE, OMA, BNA, TPA, BHM, LIT, CLE, CLT, TUS, MSP, LAS, BCT, BWI, HPN, RSW, SAN, SFO, SJU and HND. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from JCI to IAH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include HOU and AUS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via OKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (HOU) and Austin (AUS).